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FIRST ANNUAL · SCHOOL ALIVE

Black Tie Gala & Auction

Saturday, October 10, 2026

5–9 PM · Purdue Memorial Union

AUTHENTIC HAMSTER® EDUCATION

Ancient wisdom.
Living connections.

A complete education brings knowledge, character, faith, and purpose together. At School Alive, students learn deeply—and put what they learn to work.

Learning should have somewhere to go.

A child learning to build a garden meets more than one subject: measurement, living things, tools, design, beauty, nourishment, and stewardship all belong to the same work. Authentic learning helps students see those connections without losing the depth of each discipline.

Our classrooms join clear instruction, reading, practice, and reflection with meaningful projects and real responsibilities. Parents remain essential partners. Every student is a person made in God’s image, with gifts to cultivate and people to serve.

Seven disciplines

A fuller map of learning, with Passion at the center.

Seven levels

Two traditional grades per level, with a connected journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

One shared rhythm

HAMSTER classes, a Passion Period, and time together as a community.

A spark becomes a calling.

Passion is more than a passing interest. It grows through practice, discipline, sacrifice, and service. Students receive guided time to explore their gifts, develop an idea, respond to feedback, and share what they have learned.